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Books as Resistance in Raleigh | Raleigh News
In Raleigh, a powerful book drive called Black August is collecting 2,000 books to empower local youth through literacy, connecting education to the legacy of Black resistance and political prisoners. Created by Shai Siddhi, who saw books as a safe haven, this initiative aims to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline while honoring figures like Jonathan and George Jackson whose prison writings fueled movements like Attica. Partnering with local businesses, the drive accepts all books until September 6th, culminating in a free book fair and a fundraising event on August 28th featuring music and…
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